On September 2 in history, the Great Fire of London began, Japan formally surrendered to end World War II, the first U.S. ATM opened, and Google Chrome launched. (READ MORE)
August 30 in History: Ty Cobb Debuts, Thurgood Marshall Makes History & Guion Bluford Reaches Space
On August 30 in history, Ty Cobb debuted with the Detroit Tigers, Thurgood Marshall was confirmed to the Supreme Court, Guion Bluford reached space, and the U.S. left Afghanistan. (READ MORE)
August 22 in History: The Geneva Convention Is Adopted, Cadillac Is Founded & Miguel Cabrera Hits 500
On August 22 in history, the first Geneva Convention was adopted, Cadillac was founded in Detroit, the theft of the Mona Lisa was announced, and Miguel Cabrera hit his 500th home run. (READ MORE)
August 20 in History: Natural Selection Published, Detroit Radio Makes History & Voyager 2 Launches
On August 20 in history, Darwin and Wallace’s work on natural selection was published, Detroit’s 8MK began broadcasting, Voyager 2 launched, and “Saved by the Bell” debuted on NBC. (READ MORE)